A while ago I mention that I won a bid on a set of authentic Ducati cam belts for my 999. ($104-free ship) not too bad. Some were concerned that they might not be new stock. I received then the other day and rest assured they are brand new-no doubt. Made by Gates U.K. for Ducati.
That said I did have a chance to match my new belt teeth to my existing belt teeth which now have 5000 miles on them. I found the old teeth to show very little if any wear. I'm not sure what to look for exactly in a worn belt, besides the obvious, for now they are in excellent condition. Now I can't see any damage within the belt that would lead to a failure. Nothing on my belts appears to be stretched or frayed.
I doubt that I'll change over the belts until they have at least 7500 miles. With todays technology it's hard to believe a belt cannot be developed to last at least 10,000 guaranteed.
That said I did have a chance to match my new belt teeth to my existing belt teeth which now have 5000 miles on them. I found the old teeth to show very little if any wear. I'm not sure what to look for exactly in a worn belt, besides the obvious, for now they are in excellent condition. Now I can't see any damage within the belt that would lead to a failure. Nothing on my belts appears to be stretched or frayed.
I doubt that I'll change over the belts until they have at least 7500 miles. With todays technology it's hard to believe a belt cannot be developed to last at least 10,000 guaranteed.